the days are passing faster than i can keep track.
and the littles are growing bigger, sweeter
and more confident with each vanishing moment.
i want this year to be about cherishing. everything.
the hard times, the good times, the hilarious ones
and the so-crazy-i-think-i'm-gonna-cry times.
{that is poop folks. full of giardia. so cool.}
and slowing down. even more than we already have.
i want to soak in these days like never before. even if they aren't planned..
even if it isn't what we had in mind.
they are good. oh so good. and we are thankful.
i want to remember these times for always.
i want to remember these simple days filled with much laughter and tears.
i want to be more patient and love more than i ever thought possible.
i want to give. and give. and give.
more grace. more patience. more smiles and more hugs.
more of everything. more of myself. all of myself.
when i am out of energy and am so weary...
i want to muster up the ability to see joy.
to make joy. even in the mundane.
i want to laugh. out loud. with my littles and my mr all day long.
because these days, they are going to be gone way too fast.
and really, laughing makes all things better.
this year is going to be good. i just know it.
happy new year sweet friends!
Oh, what wisdom God is giving you! It's taken me almost 20 years (as a wife and 15 as a mom ) to figure some of these things out. Blessings to you! I hope we see you soon!
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ReplyDeletei don't think i've ever posted. but i've been reading. and praying for your family!
ReplyDeletethank you for these words! they are so full of truth. and i needed to hear them!
Happy New Year to you too!! Are you going home yet? I really don't want you to be there when we arrive next week even though I would love to meet you!! But I so want you to go home. I am going to send you an email. Keep a look out.
ReplyDeleteOh and I love your heart!
love Naomi
That made my day! As a mom in the empty nest, those old ladies are right who said, "the days are long and the years are short...enjoy every moment...every time you think your child will never outgrow that particular stage, you blink, and they did..." You won't regret it. What you will regret is always living in an "if only" world that you create in your own mind that only fuels frustration. THat is not of God. That is from the Discourager. Set your eyes on God, on beauty, on laughter, on joy, on Truth. In doing so, you build a tremendous spiritual heritage for your children and a happy childhood as well. Kudos to you, Sara! Praying for a blessed year for all of you!
ReplyDeleteSweet post, friend, and a sweet reminder to cherish these precious but hard early years. Also, I love the poop picture - looks all too familiar! Can't even count the number of times I've heard Javen's little voice yell, "hey, mommy, there's some Malachi poop on the floor again for you to clean up!" :)
ReplyDeletepraying you find joy and laughter each. and. every. morning.
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